Convert ton-force (long) to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert ton-force (long) [tonf (UK)] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to ton-force (long).
How to Convert Ton-Force (Long) to Giganewton
1 tonf (UK) = 9.96401642e-06 GN
Example: convert 15 tonf (UK) to GN:
15 tonf (UK) = 15 × 9.96401642e-06 GN = 0.0001494602463 GN
Ton-Force (Long) to Giganewton Conversion Table
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Ton-Force (Long)
A unit of force equal to the force exerted by one long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity, approximately 20,000 pounds-force.
History/Origin
The ton-force (long) originated from the use of the long ton in the UK, primarily for engineering and maritime purposes, before the adoption of SI units. It was used to measure force in contexts where imperial units were standard.
Current Use
The ton-force (long) is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by the newton. It may still be used in some historical or niche applications within the UK or in legacy systems.
Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.